California Car / Permit practice question · Safe Driving Practices
Which of the following helps reduce the effects of sun glare while driving?
Answer choices
- Wearing polarized sunglasses and keeping the windshield clean— Correct answer
- Driving with your high beams on during the day
- Following closer so you can see around the glare
- Rolling down your window to see better
Why this is the answer
To reduce sun glare, keep your windshield clean inside and out, and wear polarized sunglasses. Also keep space around your vehicle and try to avoid driving at sunrise and sunset. Following closer to see around the glare, or turning on high beams during the day, is not on the handbook's list of tips.
Source: California Driver Handbook — Sun Glare
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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